Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined Tobacco Free Kids NJ and representatives from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the New Jersey Prevention Network today for a virtual discussion on efforts to combat the youth vaping epidemic.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded House passage of the Affordable Insulin Now Act. The bill caps out-of-pocket costs for insulin at no more than $35 per month for Medicare Part D and commercial health insurance recipients. It ensures vital and affordable access to this life-saving medication for the millions of people in the United States who depend on insulin.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey will receive $87,212,248 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to assist eligible families retrofit their homes with energy efficiency upgrades, helping them save money on their energy bills and reduce carbon pollution at the same time. The funding will be made available through grants from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), Jackie Speier (CA-14), David G. Valadao (CA-21), and Adam B. Schiff (CA-28) issued the following statement after reports of increasing Azerbaijani military escalation in Artsakh:
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to six oil and gas companies today expressing concern that the industry is taking advantage of the crisis in Ukraine and global market shocks to keep prices artificially high and increase their own profits. He asked the executives of BP, Chevron, Devon Energy Corporation, ExxonMobil, Pioneer Natural Resources, and Royal Dutch Shell to testify before the Committee on Wednesday, April 6, to answer for their company's business practices and address the industry's impact on consumers.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive nearly $10 million from the 10th and 11th rounds of funding from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). To date, schools and libraries in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District have now received $11.9 million, and New Jersey has received over $122 million from the Fund in total.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded House passage of the Omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2022 that strengthens aid to Armenia and holds Azerbaijan accountable. The bill includes $45 million to bolster Armenia's democratic, economic, energy, and security reforms and allows Armenia to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh triggered by last year's 44-day war. It also includes $2 million in dedicated funding for humanitarian demining in Artsakh.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced today that funding for ten Community Funded Projects he submitted to the Appropriations Committee for New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District passed the House of Representatives in the Omnibus package for Fiscal Year 2022. The projects will help rebuild and repair infrastructure, support public health and educational facilities, invest in scientific research, and improve coastal resilience. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and go to President Biden's desk for a signature this week.
Washington, DC - Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Andy Kim (NJ-03), and Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) today announced a two-year delay in recoupment efforts for debt owed to the federal government in relation to Superstorm Sandy has been included in the Omnibus Fiscal Year 2022 package. These recoupment efforts known as "clawbacks" have blindsided homeowners because many New Jersey residents applied for loans and benefits offered by various federal programs at the recommendation of the government.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on President Biden's first State of the Union Address:
"Tonight, President Biden showed the American people that we are building a better America for everyone. By confronting the COVID-19 pandemic head on, rebuilding our economy, and investing in our nation's infrastructure, the President is working with Congress to ensure our best days are yet to come.